Legal technology (legal tech) stories
Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth
Yesterday
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Lextech appoints David Hobley CTO and Theo Tragoudistakis CFO to support AUD $6 billion growth in mortgage processing and legal services in Australia.
WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia
Last week
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legal tech
WongPartnership and Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Southeast Asia, using CoCounsel to enhance legal research across multiple countries.
Opus 2 appoints Hanson-Drury to lead product, technology
Last week
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Opus 2 appoints Tiama Hanson-Drury as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive AI innovation and growth in its legal software offerings.
General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks
Last month
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A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
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The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
Last month
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.
Australian legal tech startups join 2025 LawTech Hub cohort
Last month
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Five Australian startups join Lander & Rogers' 2025 LawTech Hub, focusing on AI tools to transform legal drafting, research, and due diligence processes.
Filevine launches AI Assistant to chat with complete case data
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data protection
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Filevine launches FilevineAI with an AI Legal Assistant for lawyers to chat securely with all case files, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in legal work.
Intel & NetApp unveil AI solution aimed at smaller business teams
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Intel and NetApp have launched the NetApp AIPod Mini, an AI solution tailored for smaller business teams to simplify custom AI deployment and boost productivity.
Nadene Serman honoured for cybersecurity leadership in Sydney
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Nadene Serman, Global CTO at InfoTrack, wins Cybersecurity Champion of the Year for leading a Zero-Trust culture across five countries.
Law Squared launches Cubed platform for in-house legal teams
Last month
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Law Squared has launched Cubed, a Microsoft 365-native legal tech platform streamlining in-house legal operations with rapid deployment and a flat annual fee.
Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
GenAI adoption doubles across legal, tax & risk sectors
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Generative AI use in professional services has nearly doubled in a year, reaching 22%, with 95% expecting it central to workflows within five years.
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Exclusive: Nuix CEO warns 'poor data in AI only results in poor decisions faster'
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
Nuix CEO Johnathan Rubinsztein highlights the company's transformation to a platform model, aiming for clarity and trust in AI amidst rapid technological change.
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Legal leaders discuss data risk at Relativity Fest Sydney
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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At Relativity Fest Sydney, legal experts discussed evolving data protection laws and the surge in cyber risk, highlighting the urgent need for organisational preparedness.
Relativity Fest Sydney shines a spotlight on aiR for Review
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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data privacy
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Relativity Fest Sydney has highlighted the impact of aiR for Review, a generative AI platform revolutionising legal document review, which sees over 90% accuracy.
If ChatGPT is everyone’s personal lawyer - without the billable hours - now what?
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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legal tech
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A frustrated SUV owner turned to ChatGPT to fight a GBP £10,000 repair bill, highlighting how AI is reshaping the legal profession amidst rising concerns.
Mid-sized law firms expand AI usage & flexible pricing
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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legal tech
Clio's 2025 report reveals a dramatic rise in AI adoption among mid-sized law firms, with 93% adopting the technology to boost efficiency and quality.
ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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martech
The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.
NTT DATA enhances legal processes with Luminance AI
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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risk & compliance
NTT DATA has adopted Luminance's Legal-Grade AI to streamline legal processes across Europe, enhancing contract negotiations and minimising risk.